Flat Feet
Are Flat Feet Stopping You From Enjoying Life?
Flat feet run in the family, so you can thank your parents for them!
But they’re not always caused by genetics, as lots of things can go wrong in the feet. Your arches are supported by a huge number of structures like ligaments and tendons that all work together. When one of these stops working properly, your arches drop.
Flat feet are one of the biggest problems we see in the clinic. They cause a huge amount of pain, especially for people that work on their feet or play sports. Did you know that flat feet are actually really easy to treat?
The perfect pair of orthotics will fix your flat feet and give them the support they need.
Footwear makes a difference too, and our Podiatrists in Scarborough will give you advice about picking the right shoes for your feet.
They’ll also assess your joints and muscles to decide if you need any soft tissue therapy or exercises to get things working properly.
You can’t pick your feet or your family, but you can pick a day to visit our Perth Podiatrists to fix those flat feet and get you pain free.
Measuring results from the Zebris motion analysis.
Based on the highest quality German technology and engineering the Zebris gait analysis system has over 30,000 pressure sensors embedded in the base of a treadmill. Combined with 2 cameras, positioned, on the side and behind, an extremely accurate and objective analysis of every step you take is recorded. This information is then used to help diagnose and treat misalignments, asymmetries and to assist in a rehabilitation plan.
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How to Fix Flat Feet?
In most cases, flat feet do not lead to issues in adults. But for some people, flat feet cause foot, leg, and low back pain, limiting their ability to stand, walk, run, or perform daily activities.
Tight tendons can cause flat feet. Another is bony deformities in the foot from birth or injury. Obesity can contribute to flat feet deformity and issues.
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Heel pain
Heel pain, plantar fasciitis, arch pain, generally achy sore tired feet, pain to the ball of your foot, metatarsalgia, and sometimes even pain to your knees, hips and back. Custom foot orthotics will offload high pressure areas and support your feet in working the way they are meant to work thus decreasing the pain we get in our bodies.
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Injuries
Chronic ankle sprains, arthritic conditions, bursitis, tendonitis, trauma, fractures. We can often speed up recovery from an injury by using a custom foot orthotic. Wearing custom foot orthotics can sometimes also decrease the chance of re-injury in the future.
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Forefoot pain
Pain on the top of the foot can be caused by different conditions, the most common of which are due to overuse in activities like running, jumping, or kicking. Conditions caused by overuse include: Extensor tendonitis. This is caused by overuse or tight-fitting shoes.
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Arthritic conditions
Individuals with osteo, rheumatoid or other types of arthritic conditions often need a softer more gentle accommodative orthotic which can provide shock absorption while also controlling gait abnormalities.
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Orthotics based on measurable data combined with expert Analysis.
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Orthotics Guarantee
We believe in the Doubleview Podiatry Zebris Orthotic Program and from our experience and clinical assessments, we feel that individual prescription orthotics are the best course of action for you at this time and will give the best clinical results. However, we appreciate that the purchase of orthotics is a significant investment, so we want to make this decision as easy as possible by taking a large part of the risk ourselves – through our unique Orthotic Guarantee.
If in the first 60 days after receiving your orthotics, you do not feel that the orthotics have significantly helped your current condition, or you are at all unhappy with the product, we will:
- Make the necessary adjustments to your devices to ensure you are 100% satisfied. These adjustments will be provided at no cost to you. (Note: the first orthotic review is included in the cost of the orthotics.)
- If these adjustments do not correct the issue or you are just not happy with the devices, we will give you a full refund of the cost of the orthotics.
Children
Some children have a tendency to in-toe or out-toe or have other types of developmental issues including growing pains or frequent tripping/falling. Custom foot orthotics can often be part of the solution both short and long term, depending on the situation.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of conditions that custom foot orthotics can help. If you are wondering if custom foot orthotics are for you we would encourage you to make an appointment with our doctor for an evaluation and frank discussion about the potential benefits.
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Common Questions Our Clients Ask Us
- How long does it take for Vicks VapoRub to cure toenail fungus?
If you choose to use Vicks VapoRub in an effort to combat your toenail fungus, this method may take about six months or longer and in some cases, may not provide any benefit at all.
- How do I get rid of nail fungus ASAP?
Lunula laser is known to be one of the quickest ways to get rid of nail fungus, as is Canesten® Fungal Nail Treatment Set. Both options may take as little as four weeks to eliminate nail fungus.
- What is the fastest way to cure toenail fungus?
Each person’s fungal nail infection is different, so there’s not one overall fastest option. Some people may find that Lunula laser works quickest for them, whereas others may find a topical treatment such as Canesten® the fastest treatment option.
- What is the most effective treatment for toenail fungus?
Lunula laser is often heralded as the most effective treatment for toenail fungus. Other options have been shown to produce serious side effects or not even work at all, and early fungal nail laser systems often generated uncomfortable heat. Thanks to advances in technology and modern medicine, Lunula laser is considered to be the most effective option today.